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  • Joel Vicente avatar

    331 - Away From The Crowd

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,850 views

    How to hear and see God’s will.

    Sermon # 331 – “AWAY FROM THE CROWD” Three stories that teach us to be alone with God: Mark 7:32-35 -- There some people brought to him a man who was deaf and could hardly talk, and they begged him to place his hand on the man. [33] After he took him aside, away from the crowd, Jesus put his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Phillips avatar

    Revival In A Desert

    Contributed by Brian Phillips on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,305 views

    This sermon shows how God bring’s revival through His supernatural leadership and our obedience

    “REVIVAL IN A DESERT” (Acts 8:26-40) INTRODUCTION: It has rightly been said, “Our God is an awesome God.” But, it can also be said that our God is a peculiar God. (“peculiar” = Having a character exclusively it’s own) Our Lord is peculiar in that there is no one like Him nor can anyone fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    What Is Hurting Today's Church?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,212 views

    A sermon calling the church to focus on building God’s kingdom rather than focus on our comfort. This was given after a short message from a Gideon speaker.

    Back in the first part of the last century, Cumberland College of Kentucky was playing football with a rival, and they were totally out of their league. They were losing miserably because the opposing team was bigger, stronger, and more intimidating than they were. One of their players fumbled ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bob Hunter avatar

    How Not To Forget

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,226 views

    A step by step plan to remember the mighty acts of God.

    “How not to forget!” Joshua 4:1-23 - Pastor Bob Hunter Last month we began a series of messages in the book of Joshua. Joshua was a great leader. He is the successor of a great leader named Moses. Under His leadership the people of Israel had great ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Damien Spikereit avatar

    Why? Or How? Series

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 5,235 views

    God can use every situation for his good.

    - On December 29th, 2000 during the middle of the afternoon 34 year (anonymous name), a father, husband, son, friend took his own life. Many of you knew him, and loved him. And even if you didn’t know him, the question is still on your mind about such an unfortunate incident... why? I remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Love? How?

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 9, 2018
     | 4,129 views

    God tells us how to love each other.

    Love? How? October 3, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God tells us how to love each other. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Introduction: Ted was not what one would call the teacher’s pet--he was Turned off by school. Very sloppy in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Goble avatar

    How Can I Begin An Effective Prayer Life? Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,001 views

    Prayer is communication with God on a personal level. #1 in a 4-part series.

    Title: How Can I Begin An Effective Prayer Life? Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: John 15:5-8 Introduction In the small town we lived in, the volunteer fire department’s telephone was answered by the policeman on duty, who would in turn sound the fire whistle to rally the volunteers to duty. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Good Newsis For Sharing

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,970 views

    God’s plan is for HIs followers to tell others the good news of Jesus Christ. This sermon focuses upon I Peter 3:15 to motivate Christians to be prepared to be witnesses for Christ.

    Good News is for Sharing I Peter 3:15 “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect” II Kings 7 Fear strikes at the heart of anyone who goes for ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    How To Be Blessed In The Coming Judgment

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 10, 2013
     | 6,946 views

    reveals 3 ways God blesses His followers during times of judgment

    “How to be Blessed in The Coming Judgment” April 14, 2013 Jeremiah 40:1-5 “The word came to Jeremiah from the LORD after Nebuzaradan commander of the imperial guard had released him at Ramah. He had found Jeremiah bound in chains among all the captives from Jerusalem and Judah ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Tim White avatar

    How To Know That You Know Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Apr 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,215 views

    God wants you to have assurances before Him. John lists four things that will give us assurances in times of doubt and trials.

    How To Know That You Know 1 John 3:18-24 1Jn 3:18-19 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before him; 1. We have Assurance because we love Him and love like Him. • We read verse 18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    How Do I Know

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,037 views

    John Tells us how we are to know if we are saved or just pretending.

    How Do I Know 1 John 2:1-11 (NLT) Intro: How many have seen the new 100 Dollar bill. It looks like monopoly money doesn’t it? In the past few years, it seems that the government is coming out with new designs for our US currency. I have watched for years as the people who take my money at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kraig Pullam avatar

    How To Have An Amazing Ministry

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,223 views

    A Ministry of Greatness is a ministry that is Christ-centered and sanctioned on the eternal truths of God’s Word.

    Ephesians 2:8-2:10 Believing God and belonging to God sets you up for some incredible/astounding/remarkable/amazing blessings. In a real sense, if you desire to live a life that has purpose/intention/reason and point—I want to share with you that that goal is NOT achievable nor attainable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Hovey avatar

    How To Grow In Kingdom Character Series

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jan 30, 2023
     | 1,481 views

    If you want to grow in kingdom character then you must pray for it, pray persistently for it, pray in faith for it, and imitate God's love.

    Throughout the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus has been teaching his disciples the principles for kingdom living. He began with the beatitudes, which describes the characteristics of someone who is truly born again, and they’re progression toward godliness. They come to the Lord poor in spirit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Reaching People For Jesus Strategy

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,648 views

    Getting all of the church involved in God’s work

    REACHING PEOPLE FOR JESUS STRATEGY by George E. Crumbly MATTHEW 28: 18-20 Reaching People for Jesus Strategy April 17, 2005 AM Sheridan, Arkansas George E. Crumbly MATTHEW 28 INTRO: I am so glad that I went to the REACH Conference Tuesday at Little Rock First Church. It gave me a “SECOND” ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) avatar

    Focus On God

    Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Mar 19, 2019
     | 10,410 views

    Every Christian, as we draw closer to God, will be challenged by the devil. We begin to feel our faith weakening and hope fading. In these times, we need to focus on God and the promises He holds for us.

    With the holidays behind us and into a new year, it is time to set our sights on what’s ahead of us and forget the past. I’m sure we’ve all set new goals for this year and, more than likely, they may be the same goals we tried for last year but were unsuccessful in our efforts. As we set out to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational